Month: February 2021

All amounts in U.S. dollars unless otherwise statedTORONTO, Feb. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Onex Corporation (TSX: ONEX) today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2020.“We delivered strong results in the fourth quarter and full year 2020. Our disciplined approach to investing was tested and, once again, proved resilient against a challenging economic backdrop,” said Gerry Schwartz, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Onex. “I am immensely proud of the work our team did over the year. Everyone demonstrated the flexibility and entrepreneurial spirit that is core to our culture. We continued to build upon our strong foundation and our platforms had good momentum, which positions us well for continued growth in the years to come.”HighlightsOnex reported segment net earnings for...

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fulcrum Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: FULC), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on improving the lives of patients with genetically defined rare diseases, today announced the company’s recognition of Rare Disease Day 2021.“While COVID-19 has had an impact on most people around the world, it has put a new spotlight on the importance of connectivity and community for people affected by rare diseases who are at a higher risk of feelings of isolation and can face significant challenges in accessing information and healthcare services,” said Robert J. Gould, Ph.D., Fulcrum’s president and chief executive officer. “We have been privileged to work with many patients and caregivers affected by genetically defined diseases including facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy and...

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Feb. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DELTA 9 CANNABIS INC. (TSX: DN) (OTCQX: VRNDF) (“Delta 9” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce it has introduced new services to meet consumer demand for online ordering in all retail markets it serves. Delta 9 already has a robust online service in the Manitoba market and it has now launched a province wide delivery service in Saskatchewan and same-day home delivery service program to the Lloydminster, Saskatchewan marketplace. Delta 9 has also launched an online order service allowing customers to reserve products from Delta 9 stores in Calgary and Grande Prairie and have them ready for pick up within one hour.“Delta 9 has a distinct competitive advantage as online ordering and same day delivery services become more available at Delta 9 stores in...

New York, Feb. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG) senior management will present at the 2021 Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Virtual Conference on Monday, March 1st 2021, at 9:30 am Eastern time, as scheduled.A link to the live webcast will be posted on the day of the conference on the Investor Relations section of Interpublic’s website (http://investors.interpublic.com) where it will remain available for replay for 30 days.# # #About InterpublicInterpublic is values-based, data-fueled, and creatively-driven. Major global brands include Acxiom, Craft, FCB (Foote, Cone & Belding), FutureBrand, Golin, Huge, Initiative, Jack Morton, Kinesso, MAGNA, Matterkind, McCann, Mediahub, Momentum, MRM, MullenLowe Group, Octagon, R/GA, UM and Weber Shandwick. Other leading brands include Avrett...

DALLAS, Feb. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Builders FirstSource, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLDR) today reported its results for the fourth quarter and full year ending December 31, 2020.Fourth Quarter 2020 Highlights:Net sales of $2.5 billion for the quarter increased 43.5% compared to the prior year period– Core organic sales increased 15.0%, excluding acquisitions and commodity impacts– Commodity inflation increased net sales 26.5%– Acquisitions contributed to net sales growth of 2.0%Gross profit of $669.2 million increased 40.4% compared to the prior year periodNet income of $139.9 million, or $1.18 per diluted share, and adjusted net income of $149.0 million, or $1.26 per diluted shareAdjusted EBITDA more than doubled to $257.1 million, driven by solid demand across all three customer end markets and commodity inflationStrong...

DENVER, Feb. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vista Gold Corp. (NYSE American and TSX: VGZ) (“Vista” or the “Company”) today announced its audited financial results for the year ended December 31, 2020, which are highlighted by reported net income of $0.4 million for the year and cash totaling $8.2 million at year-end.Frederick H. Earnest, President and Chief Executive Officer of Vista, stated, “During 2020, we achieved strong financial performance as we executed and delivered on our initiatives to strengthen our balance sheet, identified opportunities to advance and bring greater value to our Mt Todd gold project (“Mt Todd” or the “Project”), maintained our strong social license, and commenced exploration opportunities targeting resource growth adjacent to the Batman deposit. CEO Video“In 2020, we funded working capital through successful...

PUNAMUSTA MEDIA OYJ   PÖRSSITIEDOTE 26.2.2021 KLO 13.45PunaMusta Media Oyj:n hallitus on 26.2.2021 päättänyt hyväksyä konsernin avainhenkilöiden osakepohjaisen kannustinjärjestelmän yksityiskohtaiset ehdot vuodelle 2021. Kannustinjärjestelmällä pyritään yhdistämään omistajien ja avainhenkilöiden tavoitteet ja siten kasvattamaan yhtiön arvoa. Kannustinjärjestelmä on osa avainhenkilöiden kannustin- ja sitouttamisjärjestelmää, jolla avainhenkilöt sitoutetaan yhtiöön ja heille tarjotaan mahdollisuus hyötyä yhtiön osakkeen positiivisesta kehityksestäJärjestelmä tarjoaa kohderyhmälle mahdollisuuden ansaita ansaintajaksolta rahapalkkiota yhtiön osakkeen arvonnousun perusteella. Järjestelmässä yksi osakeyksikkö oikeuttaa yhden yhtiön osakkeen arvonnousuun. Osakeyksikön arvonnousu lasketaan vähentämällä osakeyksikön lähtöarvo sen loppuarvosta....

– Expands Borrowing Capacity and Significantly Increases Liquidity –– Lowers Cost of Capital and Extends Debt Maturities –– Redeems in Full the Company’s Series A Senior Preferred Units at Par –AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Atlas Technical Consultants, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATCX) (together with its subsidiaries, “Atlas” or the “Company”), a leading provider of professional testing, inspection, engineering, environmental, and consulting services, announced today a significant recapitalization and simplification of the Company’s capital structure. The Company has replaced its current debt and preferred equity agreements with a new, more economically favorable term loan credit agreement funded by funds and accounts managed or advised by Blackstone Credit or its affiliates, consisting of $432...

SALT LAKE CITY, UT, Feb. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Mr. Joseph LaStella, President of Green Star Products, Inc. (USOTC: GSPI) stated, “The Company has enough early votes to close the COVID-19 contract with BTR (Biotech Research, LLC).” The Company has already received 52% of our shareholder’s votes, and over 90% have voted in favor of approving the exclusive licensing with Biotech Research.This approval ensures the final passage of the contract between Green Star Products and Biotech Research at the shareholders meeting. GSPI can now move ahead with this exclusive distribution agreement. For more details, please see press release dated December 21, 2020, titled: “Green Star Products: New Research Data Indicates 99.9% Effective Against The COVID-19 Virus.”The 2021 Special Shareholders Meeting is scheduled on March 3,...

In two pivotal clinical studies, Evrysdi showed event-free survival and motor milestone improvements never previously achieved in the natural history of the diseaseMore than 2,500 patients now treated with Evrysdi in clinical trial, compassionate use and real-world settingsEvrysdi is approved in seven countries, submitted in 30 moreBasel, 26 February 2021 – Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) today announced that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has recommended the approval of Evrysdi™ (risdiplam) for the treatment of 5q spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in patients 2 months of age and older, with a clinical diagnosis of SMA Type 1, Type 2 or Type 3 or with one to four SMN2 copies. SMA is a leading genetic cause of death in infants and 5q SMA is the most common form of the disease....